Black-Eyed Peas

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Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1/4 pound salt pork
1 1/2 pounds fresh black-eyed peas
1 Cup cold water
1 teaspoon bacon grease
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt -- or to taste
1 medium Onion -- cut in quarters
1/4 medium hot peppers -- optional
 

Preparation:

Cut slits in washed and dried salt pork. In medium sized saucepan cover meat with about a quart of cold water. Boil, covered, until meat is tender and water has evaporated down to about a cupful. Add another quart of cold water to the meat. Add peas, bacon grease, sugar, onion and hot pepper. Bring to a boil, cover again and lower fire to medium low. When peas have become slightly tender - about 30 minutes - add salt. Continue cooking until tender and tasty, usually about 20 minutes.